No doubt NE has a lot of positives. They should have a real good defense. Pelini is a good coach, and the players love him (media may not but that really doesn't matter). Burkhead (RB) is really good and runs even better out of the wildcat.
However, can a team be that good without a complete QB? Martinez can run no doubt, but his passing has a lot of improvement to do. On top of that, the team and coach do not like him.
NE is being picked by everyone to win the division and the league. I actually like Iowa's chance in this game. Iowa struggles with QBs who are accurate passers. Martinez is not that. On the other hand, maybe Iowa won't even score on them, but I still like their chances.
However, can a team be that good without a complete QB? Martinez can run no doubt, but his passing has a lot of improvement to do. On top of that, the team and coach do not like him.
NE is being picked by everyone to win the division and the league. I actually like Iowa's chance in this game. Iowa struggles with QBs who are accurate passers. Martinez is not that. On the other hand, maybe Iowa won't even score on them, but I still like their chances.
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